Analyst, Risk Monitoring
Wedbush · Chicago, IL · 2 mo ago
Finance$68k–$89k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Monitor client trading and margin usage on both individual and exchange-wide levels
- Facilitate client requests, including limit changes and account support
- Utilize risk platforms to track P&L, margin, and exposure metrics
- Provide timely market updates throughout the trading session
- Escalate risk or operational concerns to the Head of Risk and leadership
- Cookordinate team schedules and assign after-hours shift responsibilities
- Develop technical skills and deepen platform expertise over time
- Collaborate with team members to ensure full trading coverage and support
- Respond to client inquiries promptly and professionally
- Perform other tasks and duties as assigned and required
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university, preferably in Business Administration or other related field
- Minimum 3+ years of experience in trading, operations, or risk management within financial services
- Strong understanding of crypto markets, especially exchange-based trading (Coinbase experience a plus)
- Prior experience monitoring client activity, margin usage, or managing risk in a trading environment
- Familiarity with risk management systems and P&L monitoring tools
- Ability to interpret market conditions and communicate updates clearly
- Experience managing or coordinating teams and shift schedules preferred
- Moderate technical proficiency, with the ability to learn and adapt to new platforms quickly
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university, preferably in Business Administration or other related field
- Minimum 3+ years of experience in trading, operations, or risk management within financial services
- Strong understanding of crypto markets, especially exchange-based trading (Coinbase experience a plus)
- Prior experience monitoring client activity, margin usage, or managing risk in a trading environment
- Familiarity with risk management systems and P&L monitoring tools
- Ability to interpret market conditions and communicate updates clearly
- Experience managing or coordinating teams and shift schedules preferred
- Moderate technical proficiency, with the ability to learn and adapt to new platforms quickly
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Skills
- Technical proficiency
- Communication skills
- Market interpretation
- Team coordination
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Health Savings Account with company-sponsored contributions
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) traditional and dependent care
- Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
- 401(k) plan with discretionary, competitive company matching and profit-sharing contributions
- Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
- 3 weeks of Paid Time Off
- 2 weeks of Paid Sick Time (may vary by location)
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Charitable Donation Matching Contributions
- Paid Leave (Parental Bonding, Military, Jury Duty, Volunteer Time Off, Disability, etc.)
- FINRA License Sponsorship
- Travel & Employee Assistance and Employee Discount Programs
Pay
The reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic location. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $68,000 to $89,000. Colleagues may be eligible for additional, discretionary incentive compensation based on the colleague's and the firm's performance.
Schedule
This is a full-time position that requires flexible availability to report into the office on weekends for overnight shifts (9:00PM to 1:00AM CST).